battlefields of living

the spirit will glides effortlessly 
through the universe 

rewriting genetic codes 
and history from inside out, 

forward or backwards or both, 
stealth fully propelling itself 

as if by will intent 
through the corridors of life… 

like water pouring endlessly 
between the air, earth and sky

seeking its pathway between 
loose grains of sand, back and forth 

through the myriad currents 
in the oceans, through the clouds

or glaciers on its way back through 
the never ending cycle of life 

in the air earth seas 
upon seeking an advantage 

at the point of lowest resistance 
shadow warriors propel themselves

quietly in and out of the shadows, 
measuring each footstep, pondering

the consequence and chance of discovery 
each one must abide by sets of rules 

one must endure accepting the risks, 
which exist in this pattern of existence 

these guidelines and principles of life 
to which we must comply 

patterns upon which success depends 
by which we live or die…

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